Florida Construction Law

An architect that violates the AIA (American Institue of Architects) Handbook may be evidence of negligence but is not negligence per se.  Peterson v. Cannaday , 749 P.2d 63 (Mont. 1988). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com

Here is a brief article on the new AIA Initial Decision Maker: http://www.arwmag.com/Articles/Column/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000627260 The Initial Decision Maker acts as a dispute resolution intermediary on construction projects to resolve issues before they result in litigation or arbitration